Fuel tank collapsed due to a vacuum pressure

A vacuum pressure built up in the fuel tank to the point where it collapsed. The vacuum was evident when the fuel tank filler cap was removed at the roadside, given that it was very difficult to remove...

Numerous problems with car

My car is 07 registration. I purchased it from a garage in 2009. The car had been traded in. While it was still in warranty I had it in a Peugeot garage on numerous occasions as it wasn't running smoothly...

Student loaned

We have decided to keep our son’s car while he is at university. His insurers will 'suspend' his policy until he needs it in the hols. We make the payments during suspension then the amount is deducted...

Left hand drive car to use in France

We have bought a house in France with a garage and wish to keep a small car (about 1200cc) there which can take four adults. We thought left-hand drive would be useful. With a budget of about £4000 what...

I suggest your readers don't fix their telepeage units to the windscreen.

I have had a telepeage 'gizmo' for several years for use on French autoroutes. It is great and can save a lot of time, but there are very few toll booths with the technology that allows you to drive through...

Hazardous substance

I have a 2006 Peugeot 407 Executive 136 HDI which I bought from a main dealer when it was 3 months old, it's done 40,000 miles without any problems until recently. Now when I turn on the ignition, the...

Service plans?

Our Peugeot is a diesel, so the next service is about 12,500 miles away. It has just been serviced, and we are told we shall need one new tyre, and new brake pads when we return from France in mid October. We...

Car for 18-year-old son

I wondered what the best car would be and how much it would be to insure for my 18 year old son. He he passed his test 2 days after his 17th and has also got an HGV licence. I would like one (doesn't...

Best second-hand coupé cabrio or convertible

My wife is set on buying a convertible as a second car, probably a coupé cabrio for security reasons (when we had car with a soft electric sunroof it was slashed twice). The car will be used for a combination...

Fun hatchbacks for retirement

As I have just retired, what practical new or used hatchback (budget £10,000 -£11,000 would you recommend that would be as much fun to drive as my long loved MX-5 from four years ago?